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    Old 10-10-2014, 01:05 PM
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    I need your opinion on the border pattern. The inside of the quilt is being done with stars, holly, berries and a wavy ribbon. The border will need something that is 5" to 6" wide. I'm the type of person that can't draw a straight line with a ruler so freehanding a design is completely out. I have a stencil in a feather pattern that would fit perfectly but not sure if it will blend well with the other patterns. I've added a photo of the quilt and the stencil for you to see. What do you think? Thanks for your opinions and suggestions.
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    I think it is a lovely stencil. I would just add a few freehand holly leaves to the feather and a few ribbon tendrils every so often.
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    Old 10-10-2014, 01:29 PM
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    [QUOTE=Tartan;6923104]I think it is a lovely stencil. I would just add a few freehand holly leaves to the feather and a few ribbon tendrils every so often.[/QU

    Do you mean to stitch a feather and then stitch a few holly leaves and then the feather again?
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    Old 10-10-2014, 01:30 PM
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    Not that it really matters, but are you hand or machine quilting? It's a lovely border stencil (in fact, I think I have that one!). I think it will work wonderfully with your other quilting motifs. Go for it!
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    Old 10-10-2014, 03:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
    Not that it really matters, but are you hand or machine quilting? It's a lovely border stencil (in fact, I think I have that one!). I think it will work wonderfully with your other quilting motifs. Go for it!
    I'm hand quilting it.
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    Old 10-10-2014, 03:33 PM
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    Really like that stencil, would like to know what the number is or were you bought it. And think it would look great for the border.
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    Old 10-10-2014, 03:37 PM
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    I'm always a sucker for feathers, and that is a beautiful stencil!
    Think angel wings... the feathers are perfect, no?
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    Old 10-10-2014, 03:46 PM
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    Your quilt is awesome! I love those fabrics. I like the feather stencil also. I'm curious as to where to find one like it. Very nice!!!
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    Old 10-10-2014, 04:48 PM
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    Here's a link to the feather stencil that's like mine. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Stencil-Quilt...-/380924744490 . And thinking of them as angel wings is a wonderful idea, Baloonatic.
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